Deepika attempts to flee from Birju, but he grabs her and pins her to the ground. Chirag hears a noise and asks if someone is there. Deepika calls out for help. Chirag breaks down the door, pulls Birju away, and starts beating him.
Meanwhile, Shobha, Jahnvi, and Manorama prepare to leave the Mittal house. Lavanya asks Jahnvi to stay a bit longer, but Jahnvi insists she needs to go to the gym, citing health as wealth.
Prithvi mentions that he also values health and already has plenty of wealth. Jahnvi inquires about Chirag, and Lavanya calls him, assuming he has gone to the hospital.
Birju overpowers Chirag and claims to be Deepika’s fiancé, questioning Chirag’s identity. Chirag kicks him away and beats him again, stating that no one can touch a woman without her consent.
Birju escapes, vowing revenge on Deepika and Chirag. Chirag comforts Deepika, who hugs him tightly in shock. He reciprocates, offers her water, and reassures her that her father will arrive soon.
Yashwant returns home, shocked by the state of the house and Deepika. He asks what happened, and Deepika mentions Birju. Chirag questions if Yashwant had thoroughly investigated Birju.
Yashwant explains that he had received positive feedback from Birju’s neighbors and shopkeeper but blames himself for not investigating further. Deepika tells him not to blame himself as he did his duty well.
Chirag reassures Yashwant, calling him a good father and advising him not to blame himself. He recalls Shobha’s evil plan and urges Yashwant to keep Birju away from Deepika.
Yashwant acknowledges that Deepika is pure-hearted and his pride, but he was about to give her to the wrong man.
Chirag asks Yashwant to send Birju’s photo and address to file a police complaint, which he forwards to the police inspector.
Deepika brings first-aid to treat Chirag’s hand injury. Chirag jokes about her treating a doctor, and Deepika explains she is just trying, thanking him for saving her from Birju.
Chirag murmurs that he will always protect her. He leaves and, while driving, imagines Deepika in his car as the serial’s title track plays in the background. He realizes that he loves Deepika.
